Thompson sets up Warriors for big win over Lakers

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry aggravated his shin injury during a win over the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night, which is something that has happened quite often lately.

Golden State Warriors guard Ian Clark, middle, drives between Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace, left, and guard Stephen Curry during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016.

Golden State’s Draymond Green became the second Warriors player in history to post three straight triple-doubles, leading the hosts to a 111-101 victory over Charlotte which extended their winning streak in regular-season home games to 35.

“It’s just frustrating and annoying and any other adjective you want to throw in there”.

Schulz said a contusion, the medical term for a bruise, generally takes four to six weeks of recovery, and the timeline is even longer if the inflamed spot continues to be hit.

Backcourt: Steph Curry is the heart and soul of the Warriors, but he has been riddled with nagging injuries for several games. The word is that Curry would have to sit out about four weeks in order to let the injury fully heal, according to Rusty Simmons of the Sac Francisco Chronicle. “We’ve done a good amount and just had a couple unlucky plays, and we’ll keep addressing it”. Larry Nance Jr. continued his recent strong play with nine points and seven rebounds, but the scoreboard dictated that the 23-year-old rookie only play 20 minutes and 28 seconds.

Thompson wins the honor for providing a scoring punch that allowed the Warriors to assert themselves from the outset.

Curry finished Tuesday night’s game with 17 points in 26 minutes.

The Warriors led 37-25 after one quarter, 62-47 at halftime and 92-60 after three quarters. This game wasn’t flawless, by any means, but when Charlotte made a third-quarter run to get within 66-65 on Jeremy Lin’s 3-pointer with 8:56 to go, something clicked. To make matters worse for the Lakers’ offense, they may be without Kobe Bryant (shoulder) and D’Angelo Russell (throat) for this game.

OAKLAND, CA – JANUARY 4: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors grabs the rebound against t …

Beyond all the numerical accomplishments, however, most of the players just seemed happy that the team is starting to regain its health and play the way it can. Scott was asked if he is becoming more concerned because this was the third consecutive game Bryant missed. We do have to get better.

The Warriors held the upper hand through most of the first half after a 12-2 flurry that broke a 20-20 tie late in the first quarter. Barnes scored eight points….

“But you give players of that caliber the benefit of the doubt, unless the training staff says he shouldn’t be out there”.